Overview

The goals of this History, Theory and Criticism in Design programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) include equipping students with the ability to analyze and critique design from various perspectives, fostering a deep understanding of the interplay between design, culture, and society. Its importance is underscored by the necessity of contextualizing design in historical and theoretical debates to inform contemporary practices.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Program addresses those in the quest of an academic career or profound information in the field; and/or professional editors that would take part as an editor in esteemed publications in the field in addition to the nominess of administrative positions and curators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Design

Design Theory

Critical Writing

Research Methods in Design

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

232 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Design History View 5 other PhDs in History in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

470

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Passport

Bachelor’s degree diploma & transcript

Master’s degree diploma & transcript

Letter of Intent

a GRE (min. 151) or a GMAT (min. 465) score

TOEFL IBT score (Home Edition is not accepted) and TÖMER proficiency certificate (only for programmes offered in Turkish language)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40000 USD / year

≈ 40000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40000 USD / year

≈ 40000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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